Today was moving day. While still staying in Esfahan we had decided to splurge a little and stay at the 5 star Abbasi Hotel for one night. The Abbasi is a converted caravanserai and is highly ornate and seriously decorated. The gardens alone make the visit worthwhile. Anyway, to effect our transfer we had walked the route between the Sepahan hotel and the Abbasi to ensure we didn't get lost. When it came time to make the move we were at the Abbasi only to find the road blocked off by police as a bunch of diplomats were about to arrive with no one able to tell us how long the road would be blocked. We killed time by pigging out on a chicken sandwich and a strange snack of melted cheese over potato crisps and tea of course. Eventually the road was cleared and we taxied back to the Sepahan to collect our car and drive back to Abbasi. We then generally just lounged about enjoying the hotel surrounds as well as going for a walk in a beautiful local park nearby. At 5 pm we partook in what seems like a very Abbasi and perhaps Esfahani thing to do - a bowl of Asheh soup as all the locals were having, a strange taste that Sue liked but frankly I could have passed on. Dinner in the garden restaurant later that evening was also very pleasant - could not have asked for a better setting and the food was excellent as well. All in all a very enjoyable experience staying at the Abbasi :-)
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